The Zum Storchen is a superbly located, small boutique hotel in the Old Town area of Zurich, directly on the Limmat river. As others have said, the location is what you are paying for. The staff is courteous and professional, though somewhat distanced and "superior" in overall attitude. It seemed to be the "Buisness Professional" received more welcoming status then... more

Our stay at the Zum Storchen was perfect. The check-in was flawless. Our room was located right by the Limmat river and about 400 meters to the lake Zurich. The room decor was traditional but tastefully done. Location is in the center of the old town, right across from the city hall. The hotel breakfast bar is one of the... more

Even though this is not not a 5 star hotel, it certainly is at least as good if not better and probably the most charming hotel in Zurich! The location in the heart of the city, although calm and right at the boarder of the river Limmat, can't be topped. And if you are not convinced, the fantastic breakfast (buffet)... more

We have stayed in the hotel several times with our child and have enjoyed it everytime. It's got the perfect location in the city (only hotel on the river Limmat) and in the summer you can have breakfast on the outside terrace, overlooking the river with a view towards the lake and even (on clear days) the mountains. Staff are... more

My partner and I stayed at the Zum Storchen, it was our second trip to Zurich in 6 months and we had been very disappointed with the Zurich Sheraton which was incredibly tatty and overrated. The Zum Storchen however was a delightful contrast. First of all the location is perfect, situated right in the centre of town on the river... more

We stayed 3 nights and had a great room. Breakfast was included, buffet style and outside on the terrace. We ate in the restaurant one evening and sat outside overlooking the river. The service and food was first class. All hotel staff were excellent and extremely friendly. No quality hotel in Europe is cheap, but it helps when the stay... more

We have just come back from a 3 night stay at the Zum Storchen. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this hotel, it is very pricey for what it is and it's only really the location that warrants the price! The staff are all very friendly and eager to help. The rooms are nothing special really - i've stayed in... more

We stayed one night at the Zum Storchen. We had a double room right on the river. There was not a balcony but the french doors open and there is an iron railing that makes it balcony-like. The view of the river and skyline was incredible. We were a bit disappointed in our room for the amount we paid. The... more

hotel zum storchen, right on limmat river, close to lake Zurich, right in old town, perfect location for new years eve – walk along river and there are live bands, lots of vendors selling among other foods amazing sausage/roll and glugwein (hot wine which is amazing – seemed to be a swiss/swedish celebratory drink) – if you get a room... more